Hey Friend!
As I get older, I think about what I can do to help others as that is very rewarding for me.  I love being a nurse for this reason and even though I only pick up a few shifts around my family’s schedule. Its in my nature to give great care just as I would want my family to be treated, but I also like building my own dream and not someone elses for the freedom it provides which includes helping others as well.  
Are you loving your life right now?  I remember being exhausted with all the running we did with kids and working all the time that I had to reevaluate why we were choosing that crazy whirlwind of everyday life and we made some changes.  If you want to make changes in your life, you have to know what changes you want to make and then you need to break that goal down and start to take steps toward that bigger dream so you aren’t in the same spot the next year-you have to take action.  
Many times this will start with getting out of debt so that you have options.  I would start with selling things you don’t need or anything you have payments on.  Debt will control your life, so when you get rid of it, it will free up your life to be able to live your dreams and as we talked about in an earlier episode, you will also be more content.
Remember, how you spend your time is how you spend your life.  Don’t let it slip away.
In order to love the life you live, you will want to remember that no life is perfect, so even though some things may look perfect for others, you are just seeing the highlights, so do not compare your life to other people’s life.
Next, you need to be true to your values~your best life is going to be lived by aligning your life with what is most important to you. Invest your time, energy, and money into those most important values and make sure you set boundaries for those items that do not fall in there.
I believe that in order to move from where you are at to where you want to be, you need to invest in your growth.  You will want to read books or listen to them, learn from others, investing in personal development and courses are so important for you to move forward to transform your life.  But remember that you need to put into practice what you are learning.
I don’t want you to stay stuck, so take a chance.  You may be afraid to make some changes, but sometimes you have to go through uncomfortable things for them to eventually be comfortable and become who you are truly meant to be.  Don’t let fear stop you from your dreams friend and certainly don’t let other people discourage you.  If I would have let the naysayers influence my dreams, I would not be where I am today. Your dream is not the same as anybody elses and God has given you different gifts that He wants you to use. Do not let security keep you stuck, take a step of faith as God leads you.  
I hope you can take this seriously to move your life in the direction you want to go little by little, step by step.  You and your family deserve it!  
~Monica
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